Presenting the 2025-2026 MASC Officers

Bio: Jordan Salkeld is a senior at Towson High School in Baltimore County. In the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC), he has served as a Divisional Liaison, Student Workshop Coordinator, and Chief of Staff. Within the Baltimore County Student Councils (BCSC), Jordan has served as a Student Workshop Coordinator and BCSC Regional President. In these roles, he got firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of student-run organizations and student advocacy.

Aside from this, Jordan is also heavily involved in his Law and Public Policy magnet program in his school, along with other clubs and activities, including being Captain of the Mock Trial team and serving as the Class of 2026 Secretary. Jordan is currently serving as MASC’s President, where he is striving to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be a part of the MASC family that has welcomed him with open arms since 8th Grade. 

Bio: Krish Putta (he/him) is a senior at Poolesville High School in Montgomery County. In the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC), he previously served as Social Media Manager, working to increase outreach and engagement across the state. Within the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR), Krish served as the Chief of Staff of Community Engagement, where he led three of the largest departments and supported over 50 students. He also served on the Marketing Advisory Council for the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), where he created content to educate and engage student leaders nationwide. In addition, Krish is the Vice President of Marketing for Maryland DECA.

Outside of school and student council, he enjoys trying new cuisines, going on long drives, and hiking. During his term as 1st Vice President, Krish is building a welcoming and supportive environment where student leaders feel empowered to grow and connect. He is working to expand MASC’s membership, helping more student councils get involved, and strengthening the sense of community that makes MASC feel like a family. 

Bio: Jeremy Zhang (he/him) is an 8th grader at Eastern Middle School in Montgomery County. As 2nd Vice President, Jeremy works to increase middle school involvement in MASC and make sure that their voice is heard at the state level. Jeremy is also an avid student leader in his regional and school student governments. In the Montgomery County Junior Councils, Jeremy served as elected Treasurer last year, planning Executive Board meetings, and leading the finance department in hosting fundraisers.  He currently serves as the Chief of Staff Director, where he oversees the Executive Board and promotes activity. In his school student government, Jeremy served as the 2024-2025 Vice President. This year, he also serves as the elected Secretary for Eco MoCo, a national student-led environmental non-profit. Outside of advocacy, Jeremy enjoys playing piano and viola, practicing martial arts, and swimming.

Bio: Goodness Alafe is a junior at Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore County. Over the past few years, she has grown into a confident and passionate leader within the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC), presenting numerous engaging and informative workshops at MASC conferences. At Eastern Tech, Goodness serves as Class President, where she has successfully led initiatives that raised over $15,000 for class activities and events. She now hopes to bring that same level of energy and effectiveness to MASC, with her primary goal being to increase membership and strengthen student involvement across the state.

Beyond her work in student leadership, Goodness enjoys spending quality time with her family, crocheting, and running to stay active. She is honored and excited to be serving as the MASC Treasurer and is committed to supporting and empowering student leaders across Maryland.